Airtel debuts iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in India with 10GB free data

The free data benefit will be over and above the plan benefits, the telco said, adding that over the duration of one year, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users on Airtel Infinity plans will get additional 120 GB 4G/3G data.

NEW DELHI: India’s top carrier Bharti Airtel Friday said that it will provide bundled offering with Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with 10GB free data to users.

“iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users can enjoy 10 GB free 4G/3G data per month for one year with any Airtel Infinity postpaid plan,” the Sunil Mittal-driven company said in a statement.

The free data benefit will be over and above the plan benefits, the telco said, adding that over the duration of one year, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users on Airtel Infinity plans will get additional 120 GB 4G/3G data.

Sources said the free data benefits is worth some Rs 30,000 over a year.

Consumers can now, however, buy iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus through retail shops or Airtel’s official Website.

“We are delighted to roll out this exciting data offer for our users to allow them to get the most out of the amazing iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus,” said Ajai Puri, Director Operations (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel said.

Puri added that customers can now enjoy the latest iPhone on its mobile broadband network with bundles of data and unlimited voice calling with Infinity plans.

Jio’s Rs 2,399 annual plan offers 2GB per day data that costs effectively Rs 200 per month. It also offers unlimited voice and SMS. Airtel and Vodafone Idea’s Rs 2398 and Rs 2399 annual plans, on the other hand, offer 1.5GB per day data along with unlimited voice and SMS